In an expected move, the Patriots announced the re-signing of exclusive rights free agent Antwain Spann today.

The 24-year-old Spann, a cornerback, has played in eight career regular-season games and three playoff games, all with the Patriots in 2006.

Spann has primarily been a special teams player and bounced back and forth between the team's practice squad and active roster last season. He was present at the team's passing camp on Thursday, stretching with the team before leaving the field, likely to rehabilitate a physical ailment.